TM/CAM in Europe

The Research Council for Complementary Medicine

The aims of the London-based Research Council for Complementary Medicine are:

1.DISSEMINATION of research findings

To collect, review and disseminate research-based information about complementary and alternative medicine(CAM) treatments and philosophies, in order to provide the public, government organisations, researchers and practitioners an evidence base (CISCOM) with which they can better understand CAM as well as take a more informed view about CAM interventions.

2.FACILITATION of appropriate research

To foster a network of researchers (CAMRN) and promote, undertake, commission and facilitate research into CAM treatments and encourage dialogue about appropriate research methodologies to inform the development of a strategy for future research and service development.

3. EXPLORATION of the relationship between CAM and Conventional Medicine

To contribute towards improved understanding and co-operation between professionals in CAM and conventional medicine, by stimulating research-related exploration of the fundamental principles that distinctively underlie CAM and the differences that may exist between CAM and conventional medicine in relation to illness and disease, outcomes and health awareness.

CAM Resources from RCCM

There is an excellent "links" section with acccess to CAM databases, PubMed articles on CAM, Cochrane CAM reviews and protocols, CAM journals and other CAM resources.

European Research Initiative on Complementary and Alternative Medicine - EURICAM

An RCCM project focussed on integrating CAM in Europe.

History of European Parliament and European Union reaserch on "Unconventional Medicine"

Address by Dr. Michel Van Wassenhoven to the Monaco International Talks